25 Defunct Hockey Logos That We Wish Would Be Resurrected

Throughout the history of the hockey there have been iconic jerseys and logos like the Detroit Red Wings' winged wheel that are still around today, but many wish that logos like the defunct Quebec Nordiques' and Hartford Whalers' could be resurrected.

Throughout the years teams have redesigned their look, teams have relocated, and many logos have gone by the wayside.

Here are 25 defunct hockey logos, courtesy of Sportslogo.net, that we wish would be resurrected.

Detroit Cougars

The Detroit Red Wings styled their Winter Classic jerseys around the Oxford English-styled "D" featured in the Detroit Cougars logo, but it was a one-time occurrence. The franchise was known as the Cougars from 1926-30.

For a team with a rich history like the Red Wings, they should have a jersey that honors an old-time hockey logo like this to represent the history of hockey.

Quebec Nordiques

The Quebec Nordiques relocated and were renamed the Colorado Avalanche in 1995. The Nordiques have a classic logo, but this version of the logo would be great in the NHL today as an alternate jersey patch.

The Anaheim Ducks and Minnesota Wild have featured old logos in similar designs, and I am sure that Avs fans would love it if the team paid homage to the former glory of the Nordiques.

Los Angeles Sharks

The Los Angeles Sharks had one of the most iconic logos from the now defunct World Hockey Association, and it is a logo that the San Jose Sharks could probable implement in some fashion if they had the rights to the logo.

It would have to be something on a large scale, but a small shoulder patch would be a nice tribute to original hockey in California.

New York Islanders

The New York Islanders only have a few years until they move to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, so they should move quickly and reinstate this logo.

Lighthouses are an iconic feature of Long Island, and by bringing back this concept with a modernized color scheme, the Islanders could feature a prominent feature of the community while look great on the ice.